| Steve Moneghetti |
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| Personal information |
| Full name: |
Stephen James Moneghetti |
| Nationality: |
Australian |
| Distance(s): |
10000m, marathon |
| Date of birth: |
26 September 1962 (1962-09-26) (age 47) |
| Height: |
176cm[1] |
| Weight: |
60 kg[1] |
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Stephen ("Steve") James Moneghetti (born 26 September 1962 in Ballarat, Victoria) [2]is an Australian long-distance runner. Steve has a Degree in Civil Engineering, a Graduate Diploma in Education and an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Ballarat.[3] [4]He is a personal Development Consultant with the Ministry of Education and Chairperson of the Victorian Review into Physical and Sport Education in Schools.[5]
He was not considered to be a good runner in primary school as he never managed to win a single medal. Indeed when he went to join the little athletics his father was told that they didn't want his son coming here because he was a poor runner. By high school (St Patrick's College, Ballarat) however, he had blossomed into a superb athlete and was well on his way to becoming one of Australia's greatest marathon runners[6]. He is married to Tanya Moneghetti and they have 4 children Emma (15yrs), Laura (13yrs), Matthew (9yrs), Olivia(6yrs).[7]
He started out as a 10,000 metre runner and finished fifth in that event at the 1986 Commonwealth Games. He ran his first marathon at the same meet winning the bronze medal. His first marathon victory was in Berlin in 1990 in the time of 2:08:16. In 1991 he set the course record of 40:03 for Sydney's iconic 14 km City 2 Surf, which still holds.[8] In 1994 he won the Tokyo Marathon and the marathon at the Commonwealth Games[9]. He came 3rd in the 1997 World Championships marathon race. He has also competed in the marathon at four Olympic Games; 2000 in Sydney, 1996 in Atlanta, 1992 in Barcelona and 1988 in Seoul. His best performance in the Olympics was 5th place at Seoul in 1988.
Steve's last race representing Australia was the Sydney 2000 Olympic Marathon. After meeting trouble in the middle of the race Steve recovered to finish 17th. In the interview after the race, he thanked Australia for it's support during his long career.
Steve continued to race for "fun" in other events in Australia such as the City to Surf and Sydney & Melbourne Marathons on a infrequent basis.
He lit the cauldron in his hometown of Ballarat to celebrate the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. He was the Mayor of the Commonwealth Games Village at the Melbourne Commonwealth Games in 2006.
Steve is proud of his Swiss Italians of Australia Swiss Italian heritage. [10]
References
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